Selling Farm Fresh Meat in Michigan

February 27, 2025 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Registration Deadline: February 27, 2025 - 08:00AM

Virtual Via Zoom

Contact: Sam Stokes

Every farm needs a stream of revenue to support itself and selling meat products derived from the animals you raise can help your livestock pay for themselves. This session will provide an introduction to selling fresh meat in Michigan help farmers understand the major decision points and regulatory concerns involved in deciding to get hogs, sheep, goats and cattle processed and sold as meat in Michigan.

The 2025 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference will be held virtually, February 24 - March 7, 2024. This two-week program encompasses many aspects of the agricultural industry and offers a full array of educational sessions for farmers and homeowners interested in food production and other agricultural endeavors. While there is no cost to participate, attendees must register to receive the necessary zoom links. Registrants can attend as many sessions as they would like and are also able to jump around between tracks. RUP and CCA credits will be offered for several of the sessions. More information can be found at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/miagideas/

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